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Salary: See Position Description

Location : Salt Lake County, UT

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 39997

Agency: 600 Department of Workforce Services

Unit: 6130 Valley West District

Opening Date: 01/26/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

Recruiter: Lisa Smith ~

801-526-4353

# of Openings: 2

Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Career Mobility: This position may be filled as a career mobility.

Location: South Valley District - 926 West Baxter Drive (10600 South), South Jordan, UT 84095, Salt Lake Downtown Distract - 150 N 1950 W, Salt Lake City, Utah 84116

Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service - Employment in this position requires a probationary period.

Schedule Code Description: The probationary period for this position is 12 months
Current State employees who have already passed a probationary period will not be required to complete another one.

Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package
See benefits tab below for details.

EEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status
We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements
For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY:

800-346-4128

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Job Description

If you enjoy providing counseling and guidance while assisting individuals with disabilities to obtain employment and independence, this is the job for you! The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is seeking two (2) motivated and highly skilled Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II's to join our Utah State Office of Rehabilitation (USOR) team in the Salt Lake Valley located in Salt Lake City and South Jordan, UT
This will allow you to practice the latest techniques in rehabilitation counseling while developing strong partnerships with other agencies and programs to help clients enter or reenter the labor market.

Principal Duties

The Rehabilitation Counselor II performs the following tasks:

Provides counseling services to a combination of general caseload and transition youth, ages 14-24.
Provides full performance level vocational counseling and guidance, training and selective job placement services to individuals with disabilities.
Partners with the community and provides outreach to vendors to collaborate and coordinate agency activities and facilitate agency goals.
Travels when needed to provide outreach to schools, parents, business partners, community partners and training meetings.
Exercises a great deal of independent decision making.

This position may be under filled as a Rehabilitation Counselor I or a Rehabilitation Trainee.

Rehabilitation Trainee - BS Degree - No work related experience - $20.42
Rehabilitation Counselor I - BS Degree + 1 year work related experience - $22.45
Rehabilitation Counselor II - Masters in VRC or related field + 1 year work related experience - $24.66
A 5% salary increase will be provided to individuals who are Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC)

The Ideal Applicant
The model applicant for this position is someone who:

Has a Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling or a related field of study
Related degrees are those accepted under category 3 as defined by the CRCC website
https://crccertification.com/get-certified/
Possesses

the ability and willingness to be eligible to hold a state of Utah Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor license within 5 years
To obtain this license you must complete 4,000 hours of disability related work experience as well as sit for and obtain a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor certification (CRC).

Has a 3.0 GPA or higher as an undergraduate in a related field of study.

Preference
Preference points may be given for the following:

A Licensed Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (LVRC) or Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC).
Current state of Utah employees.
One or more years of professional experience in counseling.
If under-filled, candidates who are currently enrolled in an RSA approved MRC program.
Willingness to travel.

Why You Should Join Our Team
This is an opportunity to make a difference
Along with the satisfaction of helping individuals with disabilities you will receive great health and retirement benefits
to view a summary of the benefits we offer
We also provide generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work life balance.

The Agency
The mission of Workforce Services is to strengthen Utah's communities by connecting the workforce to new opportunities and providing services to individuals and families in need
Today, more than 2,200 Workforce Services employees assist individuals in preparing for and finding jobs, meeting workforce needs of Utah businesses, administering temporary assistance, and providing economic data and analysis
Through a collaborative approach, the department has served millions of Utahns and has become a leader on several statewide initiatives
These include intergenerational poverty, homelessness, affordable housing, supporting refugees, helping rural communities, serving veterans and individuals with disabilities, and getting Utahns trained and back to work
To learn more about Workforce Services,

Supplemental Information

DHRM rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state of Utah employees.

Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program
Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click

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Applicants for this recruitment will be rated based on the answers to the supplemental questions listed below
It is imperative that information provided on the application and job profile are detailed and clearly outline your work experience & skills
Your profile must support and/or match answers to the supplemental questions
Please indicate that you have read this statement

I acknowledge that I have read the above statement.

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Required
A copy of your transcripts must be uploaded to this application

I acknowledge that I have read the above statement and I have uploaded a copy of my transcripts to this application.

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Required
This position will require travel
Are you willing to travel if offered this position?

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Required
You must be eligible to hold a state of Utah Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor license within 5 years
To be able to obtain this license you must complete 4,000 hours of disability related work experience as well as sit for and obtain a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor certification (CRC)
Are you willing to obtain a state of Utah Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor license within 5 years?

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Required
Please select the highest level of education or degree that you have completed in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling or related field? A related field includes any of the following: psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, professional guidance and counseling, social work, educational psychology with rehabilitation counseling emphasis, special education with rehabilitation counseling emphasis or any other field deemed substantially related to the practice of rehabilitation counseling by the Board and Division
Related degrees are those accepted under category 3 as defined by the CRCC website

https://crccertification.com/get-certified/

No related degree
Bachelor's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling or related field
Master's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling or related field

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Are you currently a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) or a Licensed Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (LVRC)? Please select below

None
CRC
LVRC
Both CRC and LVRC

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Are you currently enrolled in a Masters of Rehabilitation Counseling program?

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How many years of professional experience do you have providing direct counseling or formal behavioral skills training as the primary function of your job?

No related work experience
Less than 1 year
1-3 years
4-6 years
7 or more years

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How many years of professional experience do you have providing direction and/or facilitating people to secure employment as a primary function of your job?

No related work experience
Less than 1 year
1-3 years
4-6 years
7 or more years

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Please rate the level of professional experience you have assisting people with disabilities (physical, developmental, psychological, substance abuse, etc.) in a professional environment

No related work experience
Limited experience - I have little work experience and would need training and support to be effective.
Moderate experience - I have some knowledge and work experience and would need limited training and support to be effective.
Extensive experience - I have extensive knowledge and experience and would bring immediate value to the position.

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How many years of professional experience do you have working with students with disabilities?

No related work experience
Less than 1 year
1-3 years
4-6 years
7 or more years

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Are you a current employee of the Department of Workforce Services (DWS)?

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In accordance with Utah Code 67-19-15(2)(b)(ii), Veterans of the U.S
armed forces may choose to be considered for this position through an Alternative selection process called the Veterans Employment Opportunity Program (VEOP)
The VEOP entails an on-the-job examination period in lieu of normal competitive hiring procedures
Information on this process may be found on the Veterans tab of the Utah State Job Seeker website (

https://statejobs.utah.gov

)
You are required to attach a copy of your DD-214 to be considered in this program
If you fail to attach a copy of your DD-214, you will not receive consideration under this program or be eligible to receive Veteran's Preference Points
*Only available for Veterans who are not current employees with a Utah State agency
Please make a selection below:

I am a veteran of the U.S
Armed Forces and want to be considered through the Veterans Employment Opportunities Program
I am not a veteran OR choose not to be considered through the Veterans Employment Opportunities Program

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Please click on the link below to review our Equal Opportunity Law Notice before applying to this job

http://jobs.utah.gov/edo/eo.html